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In what has become a very tangible trend, we have noticed a tremendous influx of foreign capital looking to acquire investment properties in the Manhattan marketplace recently. About 6 months ago, we began to see a significant increase in the numbe…
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In what has become a very tangible trend, we have noticed a tremendous influx of foreign capital looking to acquire investment properties in the Manhattan marketplace recently. About 6 months ago, we began to see a significant increase in the numbe…
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Foreign Investors Return to Manhattan in Numbers Not Seen Since the Mid-1980s

In what has become a very tangible trend, we have noticed a tremendous influx of foreign capital looking to acquire investment properties in the Manhattan marketplace recently.

About 6 months ago, we began to see a significant increase in the number of inquiries we were getting from overseas investors looking to purchase properties in Manhattan. Interestingly, these investors were typically not people who are real estate investors in their country of origin. They made the majority of their cContinue

Posted on September 23, 2009 at 8:54am —

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Are We Out of the Woods Yet?

Dear Friends,

We sat down for our quarterly conversation with Massey Knakal Chairman, Robert Knakal to discuss his views on the New York City property sales market, economics and political initiatives that have effected the first half of 2009. We hope you find this interview informative and timely.



Q: Now that the second quarter of 2009 has come to an end, how has market activity been?

A: In the first half of 2009, we have seen a little over $2.8 billion in transaction volume.… Continue

Posted on July 23, 2009 at 12:45pm —

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How Unemployment and Inflation Could Affect Commercial Real Estate Values

The most common question I am asked these days is, “When will the good times return to the commercial real estate market?” That question is impossible to answer with accuracy as we are in unprecedented times with unprecedented government intervention and an unprecedented global recession. Below is a scenario that I think could be possible and may even be probable based upon what we are presently seeing in the market.

I have read many reports recently stating that “experts” are seeing a turnarou… Continue

Posted on June 30, 2009 at 11:32am —

Robert Knakal

1Q09 NYC Investment Sales Extraordinarily Abysmal

I’ve been selling investment properties in New York City for 25 years and have never seen anything like the low level of sales that the market experienced in the first quarter of 2009.

In order to know just how abysmal the volume of sales has been, let’s review a little history. In order to study volume of sales we track a sample of 125,000 properties which fall into the C, D, S & K classes of properties which include multifamily apartment buildings, retail and mixed-use properties. DuriContinue

Posted on May 28, 2009 at 8:52am —

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New York State Assembly Votes to Put Thousands Out of Work

On February 2 of this year, the New York State Assembly passed a package of bills to modify and strengthen rent regulation to an even greater degree in the tenant’s favor. The new legislation would repeal vacancy decontrol laws, increase penalties for tenant harassment and revoke a statute that restricts New York City from strengthening its rent regulation laws.

Legislators contend that these bills will help maintain the affordability of rent stabilized housing, but they will have the opposite… Continue

Posted on April 20, 2009 at 6:40pm —

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At 7:24pm on September 30, 2008, Jean-Claude Goldenstein said…
Bob hi again and welcome to CREOPoint! As discussed I have left my position as head of NAI Global Solutions to become CEO of CREOPoint which I cofounded with former executives from E&Y, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, NAI, Newsweek, CNET and WPP. As you saw, CREOPoint is a global online community dedicated to commercial real estate professionals looking for global connections and insights (like yours on the NY building sales market).

I’m glad you accepted my personal invitation to become an active member. Feel free to forward this to your team as you see fit. www.CREOPoint.com will provide you with a privileged, well-regarded 24/7 safe platform to share your experiences. You will also have a window on a new model for networking and professional collaboration on key issues like the current crisis and the attraction of young professionals to our industry.

I value the terrific relationships built throughout my business life and look forward to the opportunity of working together in my new role. Please let me know if/when you’d like to schedule a presentation in your office so to exchange ideas on how Massey Knakal Realty Services could best leverage this exclusive global community.

Thank you for participating.


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